Ade Adefeko has resigned from his position as Botswana’s honorary consul to Nigeria, bringing an end to his service which began in 2020.
Gatekeepers News reports that his resignation was conveyed in a letter addressed to Phenyo Butale, Botswana’s minister of international relations, through the country’s high commissioner to Nigeria, Philda Nani Kereng.
The letter, dated November 26, 2025, was released to the public on Tuesday by the Botswana High Commission in Abuja.
In the letter, Adefeko said his decision was driven by growing professional demands that no longer allow him to give the role the attention it requires.
He said, “This decision has become necessary due to increasingly demanding professional commitments, which now make it difficult for me to continue to dedicate the time and attention required for the discharge of consular responsibilities, as my standards require.”
He described his time in office as fulfilling and expressed gratitude to Botswana’s leadership for the opportunity to serve.
Adefeko said, “It has been an honour and privilege to serve and contribute, in my modest capacity, to strengthening the Botswana-Nigeria relations.”
The former Honorary Consul further thanked President Duma Boko and the foreign affairs ministry for the trust placed in him.
Kereng formally acknowledged the resignation and commended Adefeko for his contributions to the work of the high commission and the promotion of ties between both countries.
Honorary consuls are typically appointed to represent a country’s interests in locations where there is no full diplomatic mission. Their duties often include supporting citizens, facilitating trade and investment, and promoting cultural and diplomatic relations, usually on a part-time basis.
Adefeko made history as the first Nigerian to serve as Botswana’s honorary consul in Nigeria. During his tenure, he was involved in efforts to deepen commercial and diplomatic engagement between both countries, especially in trade and private sector cooperation.
Beyond diplomacy, Adefeko is known for his background in communications and corporate affairs, with previous roles in banking, media, and agribusiness, as well as involvement in several business and trade groups in Nigeria. His successor has not yet been named by the Botswana government.
